Design Technology Specialist in Toronto, Ontario

We are currently seeking a Design Technology Specialist to join our team. A Design Technology Specialist Provides project-specific application of expert design technology techniques and in-directly reports to the firm-wide Advanced Technologies Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Provides expertise and/or advisement to project teams for implementation of advanced design technology techniques.

• Provides feedback on project-based activities to the firmwide Advanced Technologies Group team.

• Can be a resource and team member in all phases of the project.

• Maintains current knowledge of design software, industry developments in integrated practice, and other applicable techniques.

• Devotes time to research new and upcoming technologies.

• May contribute to the production of project deliverables.

• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating project team members in the use of advanced technologies.

• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

  For Architecture Discipline:

• Utilizes specialist knowledge to conduct complex modeling, data management, analysis and/or optimization for architectural designs such as building massing or exterior enclosures.

• Provides specialized design analyses such as pedestrian/egress simulation, sustainable design analysis, or code compliance analysis.

• Leverages specialized knowledge to develop and produce rich interactive visual experiences via a number of mediums – traditional (interactive and 2D video) and XR (AR, MR, VR) technologies.

• Develops interactive visualization content leveraging the latest game engine technology.

• Leverages BI tools to analyze and perform exhaustive analysis of project related data.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge in building information modeling programs and applicable techniques.

• Expertise in Revit required.

• Proficiency in 3D Modeling and analysis software including the ability to configure the applications.

• Knowledge about sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.

• Ability to effectively meet deadlines and manage own time.

• Ability to communicate and present effectively.

OTHER:

• Reliability Security Clearance at a minimum, or the ability to obtain such clearance, is a requirement for the this position.

• Travel may be required.

• Overtime may be required.

• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Required Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, information technology or a related discipline required.

• 5 years’ progressive experience in BIM/3D Modeling.

• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

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